Shows / Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring…
Episodes
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Val Kilmer, Kermit the Frog, Wrestling and Slammers
Last Call: Movie critic Richard Crouse is on the Nightshift for a couple segments: First let’s talk about the legacy of Val Kilmer, his movies and his…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Food Prices, Tariffs & the Dairy Dilemma – with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
Shane welcomes Dr. Sylvain Charlebois—Canada’s go-to expert on food policy—for a straight-talking look at what's really driving food prices…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Libation Day!
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Wednesday, and the Shifties start the show talking about what we heard from US President Donald Trump today with…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Axe The Beer Tax and Pure Evil
Greg Fish from World of Weird Things joins Shane Hewitt for a chat about the common perception of evil as solely the actions of outwardly monstrous…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Cows Are Hacking Robots🐄🤖, Switch 2🕹 and Folk Music 🎶
Technology expert Kris Abel joins the Nightshift for his weekly conversation on all things tech. This week, he talks about Nintendo’s announcement…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Whispers, Roars & a Mic: Truth, Branding & Canada’s Political Drift
One conversation that can change the future of a country - Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, Shane is joined by branding guru and Chatter That Matters host Tony…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - It’s A Good News Tuesday!
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Tuesday, and the Shifties share their Good News Tuesday stories! TSN’s Matt Cauz, joins to talk about how…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Be Scared and Smart Speakers
Shane Hewitt has a provocative conversation with Matt Gurney, journalist, broadcaster and writer/Editor of The Line. They discuss how tragedy usually leads the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Green Shirt Day and Unlearn Bullying
Green Shirt Day is observed on April 7 to honor the memory of Logan Boulet, a victim of a tragic crash, and to promote organ donation awareness. This day…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Uncle Bob’s Adventure to Norway
Bob Addison did some travelling and recently visited Norway! Shane caught up with Uncle Bob while on his vacation and after he returned. These are some of his…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Brews and Snacks
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 It’s Monday! And the Shifties are back from the weekend to discuss wine, the middle class, and home…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Where Are You Getting Your News From? And Apple Might Be Facing A Lawsuit
Technology Expert Carmi Levy joins the Nightshift to discuss the news desert in social media, thanks to Meta's decision to lock out Canadian-sourced media…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
What Is the Middle Class? Rent vs. Buy in Canada
Moshe Lander is a senior lecturer in the economics department at Concordia University in Montreal, and he joins Shane for a discussion to help describe…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why We Game: A Deep Dive into Assassin’s Creed Shadows with Ryan O’Donnell
Ryan O’Donnell flew to Quebec to witness the launch of one of Canada’s biggest exports—video games! From behind-the-scenes access to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Brews and Snacks
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 The weather outside is frightful, so what will be your go-to snack to get you through the weekend? Shiftheads and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Are Relationships Built to Last? 💔
Shane Hewitt & relationship expert Jen Kirsch dive into the terminal death of relationships—why do so many fizzle out after the honeymoon phase? 🤔🔥 What…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
🔥 Friday Night Roundup 🔥
Shane Hewitt, Andrew Cadell, and Jimmy Zoubris are breaking down the biggest political stories of the week! 👀 🔹 Does Trump’s political playbook mirror…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
🎬 What the Hell Should We Watch This Weekend? 🎬
Shane Hewitt and movie expert Steve Stebbing break down what’s worth watching (and what’s not) this weekend! 🍿 🔹 Death of a Unicorn – Is this…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why We Game: The Tech, The Passion & a Surprised Canadian Gamer
In the final part of our deep dive into the Canadian gaming scene, Ryan takes a closer look at Ubisoft and Assassin’s Creed Shadows, exploring how this…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - The Big Words
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the esteemed Nightshift ensemble commence the broadcast by illuminating the grandiloquent…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Punk Goes Playground 🎸👶
Richard Crouse shares time with Shane Hewitt to unpack the unexpected: Joey Ramone’s new projects… for kids. Yes, that Joey Ramone. The punk…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
TBT - Pop and Little Blue Pills
Shane Hewitt and Ed Conroy from Retro Ontario hit rewind to 1998—a massive year for Canadian music and TV! From three powerhouse women dominating the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Food Prices Are Wild! What’s Going Up, What’s Dropping, and How to Save Big
Shane Hewitt sits down with Canada’s "Food Professor," Sylvain Charlebois, to break down how tariffs are hitting Canadian food producers, the pressure…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Why We Game: The Tech, The Passion & a Surprise Canadian Gamer
In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Canadian gaming scene, Ryan explores Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the mind-blowing tech advancements shaping the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - What Do You Take Vacation From?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew kick off the show asking you the listener about what you are getting away…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Election Week One – Hits, Misses & What Voters Really Care About
The first week of the federal election is in the books, and Shane Hewitt is breaking it all down with journalist and broadcaster Rob Breakenridge. Are the…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Are Scientists Lying to You?
It’s the World of Weird Things, Greg Fish joins Shane Hewitt to talk about the challenges of communicating complex scientific and technical information…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - The Ice Cream Love Story And Clean Your Dirty Water Bottle!
The CEO of Chapman’s Ice Cream, Ashley Chapman, tells us the love story which lead to the beginning of the company, and a bit about why the company is…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Should Traffic Tickets Be Tied To Your Income?
In Finland, speeding fines are calculated based on a driver’s income. The more a driver earns, the higher the fine will be. Should we adopt this system…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - The Best Feature on Facebook
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew kick off the show with a game-changer—Shane’s new favorite…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Election Week One – Hits, Misses & What Voters Really Care About
The first week of the federal election is in the books, and Shane Hewitt is breaking it all down with journalist and commentator Matt Gurney. What’s…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Press Play and Level Up Your Knowledge
A group chat scandal at the highest levels of the U.S. Department of Defense? Yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds. Shane Hewitt sits down with defense expert…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - What do you want to know (in the federal election)?
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show asking you to text or call the show to ask what you want to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Handy Andy - Protecting Personal Information
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift is joined by Handy Andy Baryer for his weekly chat about all things tech and home improvement. Protecting personal info takes a…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - More Money Monday
Jessica Moorehouse is a Money Expert, Author & Host of the More Money Podcast, and she joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation about what to make of all the tax…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Cars and Cams!
Lorraine Sommerfeld is a car enthusiast and writer for Driving.ca. She joins Shane to discuss how stolen cars are moving through provinces. She also discusses…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Throwback Thursday - Defining Time
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show talking about how we compartmentalize our life story based on…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Booze | Reviews and Last Call 🎬🥂🎥🍹🎞
🎬🎥🎞Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation about everything movie news. Today on Last Call, Richard tells us that Poland's Prime Minister jokingly…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Canada Flags and Agri Politics
From homes to businesses, and even cars, the red and white is everywhere. As the ongoing trade battle with the United States continues, one Halifax-area flag…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Spring Equinox | World Down Syndrome Day
It’s the first day of spring so The Nightshift speaks with Ilana MacDonald from the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Toronto plane crash report details what went wrong with Delta aircraft
Jeremy Laliberté Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University is on the Nightshift to discuss the preliminary…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - If You Were Prime Minister
Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show off by talking about what they would do if they were prime…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Grow The Country, Pay Down The Debt and Look Inside Yourself
Tony Chapman is host of Chatter That Matters podcast and he joins the Nightshift for a conversation about the deeply indebted retailer The Hudson’s Bay…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - Disinformation and Fighter Planes
On the Nightshift’s chat with World of Weird Things, Greg Fish talks about a completely different way to view disinformation on social media, not as…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Space Sailors, Ninjas, Assassins, and Music Theives
Paul Delaney is a professor of Professor of Physics & Astronomy, at York University. He joins Shane Hewitt to talk about NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Good News Tuesday, Captain Canuck And The Trews
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift start the show off by talking about their good news and reading some of your…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Feeling Icky and Bob’s Bits
Shane has his weekly conversation with Matt Gurney, for a discussion about the new Prime Minister Mark Carney, what Canadians should be aware of. Bob Addison…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Smart Speakers Tuesday!
Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift is joined by our Smart Speakers, Lindsay Broadhead and Jamie Ellerton, who will bring their own good news and then debate some…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
What Is ASMR?
Shane Hewitt is joined by professor of physiology and ASMR researcher Craig Richard, who explains that #ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Do You Believe in Luck?
🍀🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙🍀 🍀Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew talk about luck. Find out why Shane might believe in luck and why others…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Atari🎮, Pokemon🃏 and Shopping Canadian🍁
The DIY Tech Guy, Handy Andy Bayrer joins the show as he does every week and after a short discussion about luck🍀 Andy will tell us about an app that helps you…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - How Satellite Images Become Maps🛰🗺
The world generates over 100 terabytes of satellite imagery daily, offering valuable insights across various sectors. Don Murray, a data expert, and Co-Founder…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - Death And Taxes💵💲💰
Anita Bruinsma, is a Financial Planner and Investment Coach joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to talk about filing taxes. What's the deadline? Ways to…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Are We Getting Old
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show talking about getting “mature” discounts on things…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - Protecting Canada’s Arctic❄️🥶
Michel Juneau-Katsuya, the former Asia-Pacific chief at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, joins Shane Hewitt for a discussion about why the Arctic…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
ICYMI - What The Heck Should We Watch?🎬🎥🎞️🍿📺
Film and TV critic Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift for a conversation about what the heck you can watch this weekend. In Movies🎬🎥 Novocaine: a man…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Shiftheads - The Round Up Panel - Carney Is Now Prime Minister
Jimmy Zoubris is special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
Inside The Techlines: Social Media Bubbles
Technology and Media Consultant Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt for his weekly conversation about all things Tech. This week we discuss how the digital…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
SH&TNS - Throwback Thursday to Irish Canadians🍀
🎙 Welcome to Shane Hewitt & the Nightshift 🎙 As we approach St. Paddy’s Day weekend Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew start the show talking about all…
- Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift
NEW - The Irish In Canada🍀
Why were the Leafs originally called the St. Pats? The luck of the Irish continues as Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift is joined by Jane McGaughey, professor…